Publisher Star Film Company

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Possibly the earliest film version of Cinderella, Cendrillion (1899) was landmark for Georges Méliès; it founded the techniques and tricks he would later master and become famous for, earning him the title of The Cinemagician.

Director: Georges Méliès
Writer: Charles Perrault (story)
Stars: Barral, Bleuette Bernon and Carmely
Country: France
Release Date: 25 December 1899 (USA)
Also Known As: Cinderella
Filming Locations: Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
Runtime: about 6 min (DVD)
Sound Mix: Silent
Color: Color (hand-colored) | Black and White